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BN53 ZWR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,312 mi
Last recorded106,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZWR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment lamp illuminated

o/s front fog lamp broken

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

power steering pipes damp

Fail 20 Oct 2012 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment lamp illuminated

o/s front fog lamp broken

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

power steering pipes damp

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp inoperative

rear prop rubber bearing bolt holes worn

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Fail 24 Oct 2011 95,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp inoperative

rear prop rubber bearing bolt holes worn

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front windscreen wiper split ends

rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front windscreen wiper split ends

rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake lamp inoperative

rear prop U/J coupling deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake lamp inoperative

o/s rear tyre walls cracked

rear prop U/J coupling deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,691 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 55,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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BN53 ZWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 ZWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN53 ZWR registered?

BN53 ZWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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